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Dowlais Group PLC
(LSE:DWL)
Dowlais Group PLC (DWL) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Dowlais Group PLC Business Overview & Revenue Model
Dowlais Group PLC Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 4.34B | 4.86B | 4.59B | 4.12B | 4.13B |
| Gross Profit | 646.00M | 757.00M | 658.00M | 581.00M | 470.00M |
| EBITDA | 345.00M | 31.00M | 386.00M | 263.00M | 342.00M |
| Net Income | -173.00M | -501.00M | -82.00M | -302.00M | -199.00M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 5.71B | 6.23B | 6.93B | 10.04B | 10.43B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 354.00M | 313.00M | 270.00M | 275.00M | 141.00M |
| Total Debt | 1.44B | 1.31B | 1.26B | 2.71B | 2.77B |
| Total Liabilities | 3.40B | 3.67B | 3.72B | 5.21B | 5.63B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.27B | 2.53B | 4.93B | 4.80B | 4.78B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -71.00M | 12.00M | -12.00M | 55.00M | 205.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 120.00M | 307.00M | 210.00M | 223.00M | 390.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -119.00M | -262.00M | -137.00M | -115.00M | -140.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 17.00M | 23.00M | -100.00M | 26.00M | -364.00M |
Dowlais Group PLC Technical Analysis
Dowlais Group PLC Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | £882.40M | 51.00 | ― | 0.65% | 2.70% | -51.35% | |
63 Neutral | £681.32M | 22.45 | 16.37% | 3.61% | 16.66% | -44.06% | |
61 Neutral | £1.06B | ― | -3.81% | 5.26% | -8.09% | 82.87% | |
54 Neutral | £819.59M | -2.77 | -43.70% | ― | -7.90% | 18.13% | |
52 Neutral | £570.69M | -3.70 | -106.64% | ― | -20.36% | ― | |
46 Neutral | £715.25M | -74.58 | 33.36% | 0.45% | 2.62% | -129.82% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% |
Dowlais Group PLC Corporate Events
Dowlais Group PLC reported a solid performance for the first half of 2025, despite a volatile market. The company achieved an adjusted operating profit increase of 5.3% to £154 million, driven by restructuring initiatives and performance improvements, despite a 1.6% decline in adjusted revenue. The automotive sector saw a slight decrease in revenue but an 11% rise in operating profit, while Powder Metallurgy faced a revenue decline due to lower volumes in Europe and North America. The company also announced a significant merger with American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., which is expected to enhance global scale and technology capabilities, creating substantial long-term value for shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DWL) stock is a Buy with a £80.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Dowlais Group PLC stock, see the GB:DWL Stock Forecast page.
Dowlais Group PLC announced that its shareholders have approved a recommended cash and share combination with American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., which will result in a significant increase in scale and market presence. This strategic move is expected to create a global automotive leader with annual revenues of around $12 billion and offers substantial cost synergies, enhancing competitiveness and providing significant returns to shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DWL) stock is a Buy with a £80.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Dowlais Group PLC stock, see the GB:DWL Stock Forecast page.
Dowlais Group PLC, a UK-based company, has announced a change in its major holdings. FIL Limited, a Bermuda-registered entity, has reduced its voting rights in Dowlais Group PLC from 5.02% to 4.9129%. This notification highlights a minor adjustment in the shareholder structure, which may have implications for the company’s governance and influence of existing stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DWL) stock is a Buy with a £80.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Dowlais Group PLC stock, see the GB:DWL Stock Forecast page.
Dowlais Group PLC, a UK-based company, has announced a change in its major holdings due to an acquisition or disposal of voting rights by JPMorgan Chase & Co., a US-based financial institution. The notification indicates that JPMorgan Chase & Co. has reduced its voting rights in Dowlais Group PLC to below the minimum threshold, which could impact the company’s shareholder structure and influence. This change was officially noted on July 16, 2025, following the threshold being crossed on July 14, 2025.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DWL) stock is a Buy with a £70.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Dowlais Group PLC stock, see the GB:DWL Stock Forecast page.
Dowlais Group PLC, a UK-based company, has announced a significant change in its voting rights structure due to the acquisition and disposal of shares and financial instruments by BNP Paribas SA. The notification reveals that BNP Paribas has reduced its total voting rights in Dowlais Group from 6.71% to 2.90%, which may impact the company’s shareholder dynamics and influence within the market.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DWL) stock is a Buy with a £80.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Dowlais Group PLC stock, see the GB:DWL Stock Forecast page.
Dowlais Group PLC, a UK-based company, has announced a change in the voting rights held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., a major financial institution headquartered in the US. This notification follows an acquisition or disposal of voting rights, with JPMorgan Chase & Co. now holding a total of 6.075105% voting rights in Dowlais Group PLC. The increase in voting rights reflects a strategic move by JPMorgan Chase & Co. to strengthen its influence within the company, potentially impacting Dowlais Group’s governance and decision-making processes.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DWL) stock is a Buy with a £80.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Dowlais Group PLC stock, see the GB:DWL Stock Forecast page.
Dowlais Group PLC, a UK-based company, has announced a change in its voting rights structure due to an acquisition or disposal by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notification indicates that JPMorgan Chase & Co. now holds 5.920398% of the voting rights in Dowlais Group PLC, an increase from their previous position. This change in holdings could impact the company’s governance and decision-making processes, potentially affecting its strategic direction and stakeholder interests.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DWL) stock is a Buy with a £80.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Dowlais Group PLC stock, see the GB:DWL Stock Forecast page.
Dowlais Group PLC, a UK-based issuer, has reported a change in major holdings due to BNP Paribas SA’s acquisition and disposal of voting rights and financial instruments. This notification indicates that BNP Paribas now holds a total of 6.710014% of the voting rights in Dowlais Group, an increase from their previous position of 5.008598%. This change in holdings could potentially impact the company’s governance and decision-making processes, reflecting BNP Paribas’s increased influence within the company.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DWL) stock is a Buy with a £80.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Dowlais Group PLC stock, see the GB:DWL Stock Forecast page.
Dowlais Group PLC has announced that as of June 30, 2025, its issued share capital consists of 1,316,658,644 ordinary shares, each carrying one vote. The company does not hold any shares in treasury, meaning all shares have voting rights. This information is crucial for shareholders to determine their interest in the company under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DWL) stock is a Buy with a £80.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Dowlais Group PLC stock, see the GB:DWL Stock Forecast page.
Dowlais Group PLC, a UK-based company, has announced a change in its major holdings due to an acquisition or disposal of financial instruments by Bank of America Corporation. This notification indicates a shift in the voting rights percentages held by Bank of America, increasing from 3.096842% to 4.249911%, which may impact the company’s governance and decision-making processes.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DWL) stock is a Buy with a £80.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Dowlais Group PLC stock, see the GB:DWL Stock Forecast page.
Dowlais Group PLC, in collaboration with American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), announced an increased offer price for its shares following the cancellation of shares held by the Melrose Employee Share Ownership Trust. This move is part of a strategic combination where AAM will acquire Dowlais, with shareholders receiving 0.0881 new AAM shares and 43 pence in cash per Dowlais share. The increased offer does not alter the total cash or share consideration by AAM, aside from minor rounding adjustments. The acquisition aims to strengthen AAM’s market position, with plans for a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange. A special meeting for AAM stockholders is scheduled for July 2025 to approve the issuance of new shares.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DWL) stock is a Buy with a £100.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Dowlais Group PLC stock, see the GB:DWL Stock Forecast page.
Dowlais Group PLC, a UK-based company, has reported a significant change in its voting rights structure following an acquisition or disposal of voting rights by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notification indicates that JPMorgan Chase & Co. now holds a total of 5.300941% of voting rights in Dowlais Group PLC, with a substantial portion through financial instruments. This change in voting rights may impact the company’s governance and strategic decision-making, reflecting JPMorgan’s increased influence in the company’s operations.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DWL) stock is a Buy with a £80.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Dowlais Group PLC stock, see the GB:DWL Stock Forecast page.
Dowlais Group PLC, a UK-based company, has announced a significant change in its voting rights structure due to acquisitions and disposals by BNP Paribas SA. The notification reveals that BNP Paribas has crossed a threshold of 5% in voting rights, now holding a total of 5.008598% in Dowlais Group PLC. This change in holdings could influence the company’s decision-making processes and impact its strategic direction, given BNP Paribas’s increased influence.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DWL) stock is a Buy with a £80.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Dowlais Group PLC stock, see the GB:DWL Stock Forecast page.
Dowlais Group PLC held its 2025 Annual General Meeting where all proposed resolutions were approved by shareholders through a poll. Key resolutions included the approval of the company’s annual report, directors’ remuneration, a final dividend, and the re-election of several directors. Additionally, Deloitte LLP was re-appointed as auditors, and the board was granted authority for share allotment and market purchases. These approvals reflect strong shareholder support and provide the company with the flexibility to pursue strategic initiatives and maintain its governance structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DWL) stock is a Buy with a £120.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Dowlais Group PLC stock, see the GB:DWL Stock Forecast page.
Dowlais Group PLC, a UK-based company, has announced a significant change in its financial instrument holdings. Bank of America Corporation has adjusted its position in Dowlais Group, reducing its total voting rights from 3.205089% to 2.651186%. This change reflects a shift in the financial landscape for Dowlais Group, potentially impacting its market positioning and stakeholder interests.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DWL) stock is a Buy with a £120.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Dowlais Group PLC stock, see the GB:DWL Stock Forecast page.
Dowlais Group PLC reported a trading update for Q1 2025, indicating performance in line with expectations despite a challenging market environment. The company’s adjusted revenue saw a slight decline due to foreign exchange impacts and lower volumes in certain segments, although its operating margin improved. The automotive sector faced a decline in driveline revenue, while ePowertrain and the China joint venture showed growth. Powder metallurgy revenues decreased, particularly in Europe and North America. The company anticipates a weaker first half due to tariff impacts but expects recovery in the second half. Full-year performance is projected towards the lower end of guidance, with ongoing restructuring and performance initiatives expected to mitigate challenges.